Stat of the Week: virus impact
According to Principia Consulting, the United States was projected to build 2.7 billion square feet of new residential construction in 2020 prior to the impact of COVID-19. A complete review of the ordinances enacted to date shows the impact on construction activity by geography and the potential influence on building product demand and distribution. A few major takeaways include:
Currently the United States’ top three Census divisions South Atlantic, West South Central and Mountain by volume are relatively less affected. 14% of projected new construction in these divisions is in municipalities with no current ordinance, while only 4% is in municipalities with most construction prohibited.
Data above was updated as of April 7. For more information, visit Principia Consulting.
- 13% of projected construction activity is in municipalities not currently under any legal restriction
- 15% of projected activity is currently in municipalities that are prohibiting most forms of construction
- 91% of multifamily housing falls within the most affected areas
Currently the United States’ top three Census divisions South Atlantic, West South Central and Mountain by volume are relatively less affected. 14% of projected new construction in these divisions is in municipalities with no current ordinance, while only 4% is in municipalities with most construction prohibited.
Data above was updated as of April 7. For more information, visit Principia Consulting.